Beautifully said! 🌻
Mind-body exercises reduce stress, improve mental and physical health, enhance self-awareness, emotional regulation, focus, and help heal trauma, promoting overall well-being and a balanced life.
Here are some simple daily exercises to connect the mind and body:
1. Mindful Breathing:
-How: Sit or lie down comfortably. Close your eyes and take deep breaths, focusing on the sensation of air entering and leaving your lungs.
-Duration: 5-10 minutes.
2. Body Scan:
- How: Lie down or sit comfortably. Close your eyes and slowly bring your attention to different parts of your body, starting from your toes and moving up to your head. Notice any sensations without judgment.
- Duration: 10 minutes.
3. Progressive Muscle Relaxation:
- How: Tense each muscle group for 5 seconds, then relax for 30 seconds, starting from your feet and working your way up to your head.
- Duration: 10-15 minutes.
4. Yoga:
- How: Practice basic poses like Child’s Pose, Downward Dog, and Warrior. Focus on your breath and the sensations in your body.
- Duration: 15-20 minutes.
5. Walking Meditation:
- How: Walk slowly and deliberately, paying attention to the movement of your legs, the sensation of your feet touching the ground, and your surroundings.
- Duration: 10-15 minutes.
These exercises help increase awareness of your body, reduce stress, and promote a sense of calm and balance. ☀
Thank You! "Bessel van der Kolk" for sharing your wisdom with the world #ACEsMatter #AdverseChildhoodExperience #ACEs
With warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year 🎅🏻